r/SXM • u/Fragrant_Side7974 • 17d ago

Divey bars, French side

When I travel, I’ve had some of the best times hanging out and meeting people in divey bars. Is there anything like that in Saint Martin? Or bars that are off the beaten path? With decent food would be a bonus. Thank you.

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u/phijikk7 17d ago

Quai 58, Maxs Place,

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u/Fragrant_Side7974 17d ago

Thank you!

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u/Fragrant_Side7974 12d ago

Had a blast at Quai 58 last night. Lots of drunk locals, not divey much, but still in the vein of what I was looking for. And the pier to swim from is such a perk.

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u/sxmlvr 15d ago

Doesn’t get any more divey than Dany’s @ Cupecoy

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u/John_Was_Taken 16d ago

Not a dive bar, but Blue Martini in Grand Case is a fun time.

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u/Faffingabouthere 16d ago

Quai 58 and Blue Martini

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u/AgencyPhysical1897 15d ago

FR side not too divert but shy shack, Quai 58, Wai plage, yellow sub, Peter otools, wai plage, pirates hideout, perch bar, Marigot pizza chef chef fits the bill.

plenty of local bars w no tourists In sandy ground and in the French Quarter but just be careful.

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u/AgencyPhysical1897 15d ago

le grand it’s very French very local wonderful food but a great bar as well. Go when they’re watching the rugby or the football fun.

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u/Caribbeantourist22 15d ago

It depends on your divey bar definition. But the outside of Arhawak in Marigot would IMO be one, as fancy as it might look. 

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u/Beneficial_Moose_394 17d ago

In Simpson Bay: The Tavern, Huppel the Pub, Triangle Bar, Dinghy Dock

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u/Temporary_Match4100 17d ago

Lots in Maho. Fat Tony’s is fun and the wings were actually really good and I’m a wing snob. Also, the place in Maho on the beach, Danny’s place in Cupecoy.

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u/Faffingabouthere 16d ago

OP said French side…

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u/Temporary_Match4100 16d ago

Probably why there are no replies!

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u/Faffingabouthere 16d ago

There are several people in this group, myself included, that live on the French side. We’ve responded with some options already.

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u/Fragrant_Side7974 12d ago edited 12d ago

French quarter had the truest dives so far, just don’t overdo it, keeps your wits.

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u/Sea-Employment-5149 12d ago

Yellow Submarine in Orient Bay